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HN55 XGW

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,722 mi
Last recorded181,722 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 181,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 178,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 170,028 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 170,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 157,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 157,482 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,571 miles

Anti skid service text message displayed

Condensation in N/S front indicator lamp

Dampness of oil on power steering pump

Wear to O/S and N/S front wishbone bushes

Wear to brake pedal pad

Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti skid service text message displayed

Condensation in N/S front indicator lamp

Dampness of oil on power steering pump

Wear to O/S and N/S front wishbone bushes

Wear to brake pedal pad

Fail 21 Oct 2014 130,654 miles

ANTISKID TEMPORARILY OFF MESSAGE DISPLAYED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL HANDBRAKE LEVER

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,654 miles

ANTISKID TEMPORARILY OFF MESSAGE DISPLAYED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 118,584 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot lid latch pin loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,434 miles

Both front wishbone,front bushes worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Traction control lamp on.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,304 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing heavy lipping on edges

oil misting around power steering pump

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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HN55 XGW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 101,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN55 XGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN55 XGW registered?

HN55 XGW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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